Patient Breathing Filter HMEF from Japan
Heat and Moisture Exchanging Filter combining bacterial/viral filtration with humidification for anesthesia circuits, protecting patients and machines. Disposable filter appliance. Under HTS 9018.90.30.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Filtration efficiency (99.999% @ 0.1 micron) certification mandatory
• Specify HME function vs. simple filters to maintain classification
• Bulk media imports risk chemical heading misplacement